The Ivanhoe House Extension by Modscape

Australian based firm Modscape has recently completed a two-storey modular extension of a house in Melbourne, for a family that needed some extra space.

The extension is clad in sustainably-sourced Blackbutt timber, which starts to curve around the extension, and becomes a battened screen that provides additional sun shading and privacy, ensuring there is no overlooking issues into the neighbor’s backyard.

As the house sits on a sloping site, a few steps lead down from the entryway into the new extension. Oak flooring used throughout the house provides continuity and flow, and in the living room, there’s a built-in fireplace.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows capture the view of the landscaped backyard and surrounding trees, while cornerless sliding doors in the dining area provide a seamless transition between the interior spaces and the outdoors.